Tuesday, February 19, 2008

B&W Film or Digital?

IMG_2758 - White Rose

I have been meaning to write up an entry dedicated to my new workflow/image processing software called Bibble, well this is not it. I do plan to write a review after I use it for a few more months. I bring this up because I found a cool feature that allows you to be VERY creative with converting images to B&W. It actually has algorithms that can simulate types of B&W film and printing techniques. Not being an expert on film processing, all I know is that it gives you amazing control over contrast, grain and exposure from the stand point of a B&W image instead of color.

I shot this with my Kenko 12mm extension tube coupled with the Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Here is the EXIF Data on this image:

Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

I am really starting to appreciate the texture you get with B&W. Sometimes color gets in the way and hides an objects true form.

1 comment:

Lisa H said...

I love this photo!!! This is actually on my desktop. Again this is a better photo than some I have seen put onto canvas.